Synonym: adjust, concentrate. Similar words: focus on, focussed, jocund, document, accuse, excuse, innocuous, discuss. Meaning: ['fəʊkəs] 
n. 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system 3. maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea 4. a central point or locus of an infection in an organism 5. special emphasis attached to something 6. a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges 7. a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section. v. 1. direct one's attention on something 2. cause to converge on or toward a central point 3. bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions 4. become focussed or come into focus 5. put (an image) into focus.
n. 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system 3. maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea 4. a central point or locus of an infection in an organism 5. special emphasis attached to something 6. a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges 7. a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section. v. 1. direct one's attention on something 2. cause to converge on or toward a central point 3. bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions 4. become focussed or come into focus 5. put (an image) into focus. 
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211 But its collapse had served to focus attention upon many of the tensions within the school system.
212 In recent years this has been brought into sharp focus with growing public concern for a healthier and safer environment.
213 Jones said the president will not only have more say over bills but more power to focus public attention on specific issues.
214 Our focus is on the convergence of business acumen, strategy, technology directions, and capital requirements.
215 The central focus of the analysis is therefore on developments in, and changes in the interrelationships between, sport and medicine.
216 The learning of mathematics has been a particular focus of attention.
217 Never allow your mind to wander untamed like a wild animal that exists on the basis of survival of the fittest. Tame your mind with consistent focus on your goals and desires. Stephen Richards 
218 They also decided to focus most on mid-level associates and young partners.
219 The first is the ability to communicate: to find a theme, to focus on an agenda.
220 Yet because of their passive acceptance of the ministrations of their neighbours they become the focus of attention.
221 To accomplish that goal, the company intends to focus on global investments in exploration, pipeline and power projects.
222 We will examine this mechanism in detail in Chapter 22, when we focus on the balance of payments and exchange rates.
223 It will provide a comprehensive district-wide service for the first time, and act as a central focus for the community.
224 This is the composite word on the triangle which is the central focus of every Royal Arch chapter.
225 By which is meant that they have developed their ability to focus both senses and mind upon a thought process.
226 Grateful souls focus on the happiness and abundance present in their lives and this in turn attracts more abundance and joy towards them. Stephen Richards
227 The focus of the South Eastern canal network was London.
228 Mrs Chan, who epitomises the tradition, became a focus for his frustrations.
229 No wonder the train eventually became the focus of bandits, thieves and pickpockets.
230 The perspectives Rolle brings into focus stress the urgency of the situation.
231 Spring focus: Buck Martinez is moving from the broadcast booth to the manager's office with no previous experience.
232 Before Mungo and Emily could focus on it, Vic made as if to throw it into the air.
233 Children's behaviour problems become a focus of concern when the child is behaving inappropriately or excessively for their age.
234 In terms of technological progress,the public is slower than focus group. Toba Beta
235 These qualities spring forth in every area of the movie and find their most brilliant focus in De Niro's performance.
236 As geology has become the focus of more attention, it has aroused the curiosity of young people about nature in general.
237 A dominant characteristic of the location-factor school is its focus on the particular features of areas in order to explain their relative fortunes.
238 Rocco Forte will concentrate and focus on building the businesses.
239 The part of the wood where we were had become the focus to which all the firing converged.
240 They focus on the family(sentencedict.com), analysing both its internal structure and its functions for the wider society.
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